Whole House Surge Protection
Power surges can occur due to natural and manmade reasons. Whatever causes your power surge, the end result can be the same—fried electronics and appliances. You never want to get caught unprepared for a power surge, so Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical performs whole house surge protection. Reach out to us by phone or online to get in touch about an appointment.
Common Signs of Power Surges
You may wonder how to tell if your home is experiencing power surges. Below, we’ve laid out a few examples of what you might notice during or after a power surge occurs.
Lights That Flicker
You may need power surge protection if your lights dim or flicker, especially when you run a large appliance. An overworked electrical system can lead to sudden power surges that damage your plugged-in electronics. A whole-house surge protector can offer protection.
Outlets That Are Discolored Or Burnt
Outlets should not be charred, blackened, or otherwise discolored. It’s a clear sign you’ve experienced a power surge, and your outlets have experienced fire damage. You will need both electrical repair as well as surge protection moving forward to avoid this outcome in the future.
Circuits That Frequently Trip
When circuit breakers trip when you plug in devices requiring a lot of power, that can be the result of a power surge. Any time you experience frequent circuit tripping in your home, you should contact a licensed electrician like those at Pioneer.
Why Whole Home Surge Protection Is Important
While you’re probably familiar with point-of-use power strips, those are only helpful for the individual items that are plugged into it. If you have any electronics or appliances plugged directly into an outlet in your home, they’ll still be vulnerable to power surges. That’s why it’s best to invest in whole house surge protection. With this type of surge protection, a system will be installed directly into your electrical panel, so your whole home and all the devices inside will be safe from damage during a power surge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Surge Protection
We’ve put together answers to frequently asked questions about whole house surge protection.
How does whole home surge protection work?
Usually installed in your electrical system’s main panel box, they’ll ensure the power surge doesn’t go past the panel and into the electronics plugged in throughout your home. This is achieved by diverting the energy away from your phone into the grounding system.
Does surge protection save you money on energy bills?
Unfortunately, surge protectors do not impact your home’s energy efficiency or associated energy bills. When a power surge occurs, the power passes through your meter first before it reaches the surge protector. There are still many benefits of surge protection, including saving you money on needing to replace your electronics if they get fried by a power surge.
What do I do if my home has more than one panel?
In this case, you may need more than one surge protector. This will depend on the way your panels are connected to your meters. The electricians at Pioneer will be able to determine how many surge protectors you need to protect your whole home.
Schedule Surge Protection
When you need whole home surge protection in Knoxville, Nashville, or beyond, you’ve come to the right place. Contact us by phone or through our online contact form to schedule a service appointment.